Ghana Aliens Compliance Order was Enacted

In 1969, the Ghana Aliens Compliance Order was enacted under the leadership of then Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia. This significant policy aimed to address the presence of illegal immigrants and aliens in Ghana, which constituted approximately 20% of the country's population at that time. The Border Guard Unit was tasked with enforcing this order, resulting in the deportation of over 3,000,000 individuals within a remarkably short period of three months. This mass deportation not only reshaped the demographic landscape of Ghana but also sparked discussions about immigration policies and national identity. The order was part of a broader effort to regulate the influx of foreign nationals and ensure that the country's resources were primarily allocated to its citizens. The implications of the Ghana Aliens Compliance Order continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about immigration and national policy in Ghana. #Mooflife #MomentOfLife #Ghana #AliensComplianceOrder #KofiAbrefaBusia #ImmigrationPolicy #Deportation